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“Bihar Won… Now It’s Bengal’s Turn” — What Does This Message from BJP Supporters Really Mean?

17Nov

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Bihar, Opinion, Politics, State

“Bihar Won… Now It’s Bengal’s Turn” — What Does This Message from BJP Supporters Really Mean?

As soon as the Bihar Assembly election results were declared, a slogan began dominating social media: “Bihar is won… now Bengal!” What appears to be just a celebratory chant is, in fact, loaded with political messaging. The slogan reflects not only the heightened enthusiasm among BJP supporters but also a clear indication of where the party’s political focus is shifting next — West Bengal. Here’s what this message truly signifies: 1. A Signal of Renewed Political Momentum and Psychological Advantage Election victories are not just about numbers; they create psychological momentum.The success in Bihar has boosted the morale of BJP workers and supporters, giving them confidence that even tough electoral challenges can be turned around. “Now Bengal” essentially means that th...

Was Congress Really Defeated in Haryana Due to “Vote Theft”? What We Saw on the Ground Was Eye-Opening

7Nov

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Haryana, Opinion, Politics

Was Congress Really Defeated in Haryana Due to “Vote Theft”? What We Saw on the Ground Was Eye-Opening

Was Congress Really Defeated in Haryana Due to “Vote Theft”? What We Saw on the Ground Was Eye-Opening A year after the Haryana Assembly election results, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has reignited the debate by alleging large-scale “vote theft” in the state, claiming that one out of every eight voters is fake — an accusation made while releasing his so-called “H-Files.” However, he offered no concrete proof to support his charges. Rahul Gandhi questioned how the BJP could have secured a clear majority in Haryana when Congress appeared confident of victory. But before targeting the BJP and the Election Commission, Gandhi must answer why it took the Congress a full year to appoint a Leader of the Opposition in the Haryana Assembly — or why the party has failed to look beyond the Hooda...

Maharashtra Civic Polls 2025: Time to Strengthen the Roots of Democracy

7Nov

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Maharashtra, Opinion

Maharashtra Civic Polls 2025: Time to Strengthen the Roots of Democracy

🗳 Democracy in India does not merely live in Parliament or State Assemblies — its true spirit breathes through the Gram Panchayats, Municipal Councils, and Nagar Panchayats that touch citizens’ daily lives. The latest notification issued by the Maharashtra State Election Commission for municipal and town council elections marks another important chapter in this democratic journey. On December 2, 2025, nearly 300 urban local bodies across the state will once again step into the people’s court — seeking a fresh mandate, a renewed public trust. 🔹 Local Governance — The True Face of Democracy In local body elections, democracy reaches its closest proximity to the people.While MPs and MLAs frame the policies, it is the municipal and town councillors who translate them into ground-le...

BMC Polls Stir Fresh Controversy — Congress Aspirants Demand Refund of ₹5,500 Deposit!

7Nov

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Maharashtra, Opinion

BMC Polls Stir Fresh Controversy — Congress Aspirants Demand Refund of ₹5,500 Deposit!

Mumbai | November 8, 2025A fresh controversy has erupted within the Congress party ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. Party ticket aspirants, who had submitted ₹5,500 each (₹500 form fee + ₹5,000 deposit) two years ago, are now being asked to pay the same amount again as the nomination process restarts — sparking widespread resentment among loyal workers. Several former applicants have raised their voices, questioning the move: “We already deposited the money back in 2022. Why should we pay again? Return our earlier amount first!” Party’s clarification Congress spokesperson Suresh Rajhans said the issue has been brought to the attention of the party’s leadership and that a final decision will be made soon. Over 700 aspirants in 2022 During ...

29Sep

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breaking, Opinion

Gandhi’s Monkeys Have Fled

By: Nirmal Aso | Independent Writer India remembers the Father of the Nation only when monkeys jump into the public square. Some leaders, too, rush to defend these monkeys with clever arguments, while the soul of Mahatma Gandhi still weeps in regret for his own assassination. Attempts are constantly made to restrain Gandhi’s spirit, yet in every television debate it ends up being put on trial. Gandhi’s only true disciples were his three monkeys, who after his death lived in silence—neither speaking evil, nor hearing evil, nor seeing evil. But in today’s India, there are thousands of voices shouting, while barely a single ear is ready to listen. There is much to see, but deliberate blindness blocks the vision. There are millions of ears, but just one tongue allowed to speak. The monke...

2 October: A Tribute to Two Eternal Guardians of Truth, Nonviolence and Simplicity

29Sep

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breaking, Opinion

2 October: A Tribute to Two Eternal Guardians of Truth, Nonviolence and Simplicity

India’s history is illuminated by visionaries who reshaped not only the destiny of the nation but also offered direction to humanity at large. It is a rare coincidence that 2 October marks the birth anniversaries of two such towering figures—Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation, and Lal Bahadur Shastri, a statesman of unmatched humility and resolve. Together, they defined India’s moral compass through freedom, discipline, and public welfare. Gandhi: The Force of Truth and Nonviolence Born on 2 October 1869 in Porbandar, Gujarat, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi transformed political resistance into a moral movement. He proved that true leadership rests not on power or wealth but on ethics and public trust. His philosophy revolved around truth (satya), nonviolence (ahimsa), self-relianc...